Lesson: G. Westerman Microprocessors

This lesson is COMMON to both NXT and EV3 versions of STEM Robotics 101. The goal of this lesson is to explore how a microprocessor's hardware and software work together to achieve amazing results. The lesson utilizes resources from Intel's "The Journey Inside: The Computer" series in conjunction with two hands-on labs.

Objectives:

Students will be able to:

1. Distinguish microprocessor hardware and software

2. Identify the three main parts of a microprocessor

3. Describe the function of the Fetch, Decode and Execute units on a microprocessor